Mr. Ding Hing Hui, was appointed as our Director on 7 January 2019 and re-designated as an executive Director on 25 March 2019. Mr. Ding has been with our Group since July 1996 and has been the operation director of our Group since January 2011. He currently leads a team of over 180 staff including project associates, project managers, construction managers, project support team, project administration, site supervisors, safety/security team and general/painter team. Mr. Ding oversees the day-to-day operations including but not limited to manpower planning, technical solutions, strategies planning and value engineering. He also strategises new project approach and methodology, implements construction activities and project schedules to help the project team to work effectively. Mr. Ding monitors and ensures good QA/QC to achieve good project delivery to our customers. Mr. Ding joined our Group in July 1996 as a site supervisor where he was responsible for onsite supervision and was promoted to operation director in January 2011.
Mr. Ding obtained a diploma in electronics engineering from the French-Singapore Institute in July 1992 and a certificate in construction productivity management from the Building and Construction Authority in June 2014. He completed the bizSAFE Level 1 course in April 2008 and bizSAFE Level 2 course in September 2012.
Ms. Xiang Ying was appointed as our Director on 18 October 2023. Ms. Xiang is a graduate of Wuhan University with a major in Journalism and has over 13 years of working experience in media, marketing, and administration. From 2010 to 2015, she served as a director and host at Hubei TV (湖北衛視), contributing to the creative and editorial aspects of television programming. Transitioning to the corporate realm, she assumed the role of Marketing Director at Wuhan Tourism World Co., Ltd. (武漢旅遊天地有限公司) from 2015 to 2017, where she applied strategic insights to enhance the company’s market presence. In the subsequent years, she took on the responsibilities of Administrative Director at Asia International Business School (亞洲國際商學 院), overseeing administrative functions. Since May 2022, she has been contributing her skills as the Marketing Director at Wuhan Dongxing Online E-commerce Co., Ltd. (武漢東星在線電子商務有限公 司), where she plays a pivotal role in steering the company’s marketing initiatives.
Ms. Peng Shangfeng was appointed as our non-executive Director on 18 October 2023. Ms. Peng is a graduate from Hubei University of Economics majoring in economic management. From 2002 to 2009, she dedicated seven years to Wuhan Dongxing International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (武漢東星國際旅行社有限公司), where she transitioned through various roles, including Tour Guide, Department Head, and Manager. In 2009, she transitioned into the corporate landscape, contributing administrative acumen to the smooth functioning of China Dongxing Group Co., Ltd. (中國東星集團有限公司). From September 2010 to March 2022, Ms. Peng assumed the pivotal role of General Manager at Hubei Friendship International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (湖北友誼 國際旅行社有限公司), leading the company through diverse market dynamics and steering it to success through effective management and strategic decision-making in the travel industry. Since March 2022, she has been serving as an Assistant in the Administrative Department at China Dongxing Group Co., Ltd. (中國東星集團有限公司), contributing administrative expertise and showcasing adaptability by applying skills acquired in diverse industries.
Mr. Gay Soon Watt (‘‘Mr. Gay’’), was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 30 March 2020. Until December 2017, Mr. Gay was the deputy chairman of Goodrich Global Holdings Pte. Ltd. and its subsidiary, Goodrich Global Pte. Ltd. (‘‘Goodrich Group’’). In March 1983, Mr. Gay co-founded Goodrich Group, which is engaged in the supply and installation of interior furnishings. Over the next 35 years, Mr. Gay grew Goodrich Group from a start-up to become one of the leading interior furnishing players in Asia, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and China. In 2001, Mr. Gay was appointed deputy chairman of Goodrich Group, managing over 120 employees. In 2013, Dymon Asia Private Equity, a Temasek linked company, took a 32.2% stake in Goodrich Group. In December 2017, Mr. Gay sold his 30.7% shareholding in Goodrich Group to a Japanese listed company, Sangetsu Corporation. Currently, Mr. Gay spends his time evaluating private equity investments and mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Mr. Gay was a shareholder and director of Goodrich Group until 21 December 2017 when he sold his 30.7% shareholding in Goodrich Group to Sangetsu Corporation. During the 3 years ending 2018 and and up to the latest practicable date, Goodrich Group was one of the suppliers of wallcovering, carpet, flooring and fabric to our Group and the amount of purchases were approximately S$1,200, S$47,000, S$62,000 and S$13,000 for FY2016, FY2017, FY2018 and as at the latest practicable date, respectively, representing approximately 0.02%, 0.8%, 1.1% and 1.3% of our total supply of direct materials.
Prior to the 3 years ending 2018, Mr. Gay, through SW & Chan Investments Pte. Ltd. (formerly known as Goodrich Fabrics Pte. Ltd.), a company incorporated in Singapore which Mr. Gay owned 50% shareholding, was the landlord of our Group for our then office located at 411 Tagore Industrial Avenue, Singapore 787802, from 1 April 2008 to 4 March 2013.
Mr. Wong Heung Ming Henry (‘‘Mr. Wong’’), was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 30 March 2020. He has been an independent non-executive director of Shifang Holding Limited since 18 November 2010, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code:1831). Mr. Wong has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, internal controls and corporate governance in mainland China and Hong Kong. He served as an independent non-executive director of China Industrial Waste Management, Inc. (CIWT), a U.S. over-the-counter listed company, between 27 April 2009 and 2 August 2010. Since November 2018, Mr. Wong has been the chief financial officer of Mindai Global Finance Technology Holding Limited, a company engaged in the online lending business in China. Prior to joining Mindai Global Finance Technology Holding Limited, Mr. Wong was the chief financial officer of the Frontier Services Group Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 0500), from March 2017 to September 2018.
From February 2016 to February 2017, Mr. Wong was the vice president of Finance of Tiens Group, a multi-national Chinese conglomerate engaged in direct selling and property development, with branches in 110 countries and regions. Between November 2015 and February 2016, Mr. Wong was the chief financial officer of Chiho Environment Group, a company listed on GEM of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 0976), previously known as Chiho-Tiande Group Limited, the parent company of Germany Scholz Group. Prior to that, between July 2014 and September 2015, Mr. Wong served as the chief financial officer of Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd., the leading waterproof materials manufacturer in China and a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 2271). During the period between October 2011 and April 2013 and between May 2013 and February 2014, Mr. Wong served in a number of senior positions at US based beauty and nutrition manufacturer and distributor, Shakelee (China) Co.; and Danish brewery manufacturer, Carlsbery Brewery Hong Kong, respectively.
Mr. Wong began his career in an international accounting firm and moved along in audit fields by taking some senior positions both in internal and external audits which are summarized as follows: From October 2009 to May 2010, Mr. Wong served as the general internal audit manager of Maoye International Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 0848). From September 2007 to July 2009, Mr. Wong served as the internal audit director at Xinhua Finance Media Ltd.. From September 2004 to September 2007, Mr. Wong served as a senior manager and an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Beijing office. From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Wong served as a senior internal audit manager of Amway China. From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Wong served as an internal audit manager of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 0003). From 1993 to 2002, Mr. Wong joined as the junior accountant and an auditor and became to the manager of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Hong Kong.
Mr. Wong graduated from City University of Hong Kong in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and also obtained a master’s degree in Electronic Commerce from The Open University of Hong Kong in 2003. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Tan Chong Huat (‘‘Mr. Tan’’), was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 7 October 2022. He is the senior partner and one of the founding members of RHTLaw Asia LLP, a leading full services legal practice with an Asia Pacific presence. Mr. Tan is the non-executive chairman of RHT group of companies which is involved in the sectors such as Fintech & Financial Services, Training, Learning & Development, Consulting & Advisory and Wealth & Asset Management. Mr. Tan is also the chairman of China ASEAN Business Alliance, a regionally focused think tank and business network.
Mr. Tan has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and the non-executive chairman of Takbo Group Holdings Limited (a company listed on GEM of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 8436)) since 29 September 2017 and an independent non-executive director of Lingbao Gold Group Company Ltd. (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 3330)) since 28 May 2021.
His experience and track record, set out below, as a leading finance and corporate lawyer, successful entrepreneur and investor, reputable corporate leader and public service champion, and dedicated law professor coupled with his strong practical and academic grounding throughout his career has made Mr. Tan the trusted go-to expert for regulatory issues, complex financing (corporate finance and project – 1 – finance) transactions, deals structuring, funding and matching, corporate governance and board matters, and reputational management matters for corporate leaders and major corporates in the region and internationally.
Mr. Tan was the deputy chairman of the Singapore Exchange (the ‘‘SGX’’) disciplinary committee and was a member of the appeals committee of SGX. He was a member of the first corporate governance council set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Mr. Tan was involved in the regulatory applications, formation and operational set up of numerous leading financial institutions including the Investment Company of the People’s Republic of China, a subsidiary of the People’s Bank of China.
Mr. Tan has extensive experience in corporate, banking and project finance law in Singapore and the region and acted in numerous significant corporate transactions in the areas of initial public offerings, reverse takeovers, management buyouts, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and financing of major real estate and infrastructure in Asia. He has been named frequently a leading practitioner in many reputable professional publications, including IFLR1000 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Mr. Tan has been helping business owners and family businesses throughout his successful career. He has advised Asian and European high net worth clients in their mergers and acquisitions, listing, divestment, business succession planning, probate, wealth and asset preservation and protection, and family governance. As a trusted go-to adviser, Mr. Tan has been appointed as administrator and trustee for the estate of his high net worth clients, as well as counsel in estate disputes involving families of leading Asian conglomerates.
Mr. Tan is a Fellow with the Singapore Institute of Directors and Hong Kong Institute of Directors. He has been appointed on the boards as non-executive chairman and independent director of listed companies in Singapore and Hong Kong. He also co-founded RHT group of companies which is a leading professional services group in Asia. The Financial Planning Association of Singapore has also conferred on Mr. Tan an honorary membership. Over the years, he has successfully invested in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises and listed companies. Notably, he is knowledgeable and passionate in blockchain, distributed ledger and related technologies, and cryptocurrencies having invested into 2 exchanges which apply the distributed ledger technology. Mr. Tan was recently appointed as a mentor for the 10th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition.
Mr. Tan is also active in public service and charity work. He was the chairman of RHT Rajan Menon Foundation which serves causes such as Arts, Disadvantaged Groups, Education and Sustainability. He is the president of the Singapore Golf Association. He is also a member of the International Affairs Committee of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He also sits as a Lay Person on the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants’ Investigation and Disciplinary Panel. Mr. Tan is a member of the Selection Panel of Singapore Institute of Management University Law School. He has also established a National University of Singapore Grant in favour of the Law Faculty under the name of his deceased father. An award named RHT Tan Chong Huat Corporate Crime Award has also been established by the School of Law, Singapore Management University.
Mr. Tan taught at the Law Faculty, National University of Singapore (AY 2007–2013), Business School, National University of Singapore (AY 2008/2009), Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (AY 2008–2012) and various other universities in Asia. Besides authoring two leading literature on PRC Investment laws, he has co-authored leading titles on Corporate Governance, and Corporate Finance Law. Mr. Tan obtained a Bachelor Degree in Law at the National University of Singapore in June 1989 and a LLM from the University of London (as External Student) in December 2007. He is an advocate & solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, and a Solicitor of each of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia, Supreme Court of England & Wales and the High Court of Hong Kong.
